Under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) project, a field activity was successfully conducted today at the Model Apple Orchard, Himya (Rong Changthang) by KVK Nyoma in collaboration with School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SAST), University of Ladakh (UoL).
The programme was led by the Principal Investigators, Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, KVK Nyoma, and Dr. Sonam Spaldon, Vegetable Scientist, SAST, University of Ladakh. The initiative witnessed active ...
VOL News Desk/ The Department of Horticulture organized an Exposure Tour for 25 farmers of Leh district to Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar, Kashmir. The initiative aims to enhance the knowledge of different horticulture practices by getting handhold practical training regarding grafting, budding, pruning, and training techniques essential for the establishment of high-quality fruit nurseries, particularly for apricot and apple etc in the region.
During the tour, t...
Kargil, November 03/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Member of Parliament took an extensive tour of several villages, including Stiyangkung, Karchykhar, Lalung, Thasgam, Hambri, Thang, Brakoo, and Thuvina, to assess local needs, interact with residents, and review developmental challenges faced by the people.
During the visit, the MP patiently listened to the villagers’ concerns and assured them of his continued support and intervention at both Council and Central levels.
At Stiyangkung, t...
The Chief Horticulture Officer (CHO), Horticulture Development Officer (HDO), and all staff members enthusiastically participated in the programme, undertaking cleaning of the office premises and its surrounding areas. The initiative aimed to create awareness about the importance of maintaining cleanliness in workplaces and public spaces, thereby contributing to a healthier and greener Ladakh.
Such activities reinforce the commitment of the Department of Horticulture to environmental stew...
Prominent attendees included Dr. Kunzang Lamo (KVK Leh), Dr. Maheshwar (Head, CAZRI Leh), Ali Raza (Chief Horticulture Officer, Kargil), Kunzang Wangmo (Chief Horticulture Officer, Leh), Samstan Chosphail (Team Leader, Himmotthan Society, TATA Trust), Pankaj Rajput (Block Development Officer, Khaltse), Dr. Sonam Dawa (Horticulture Development Officer, Leh), and Sub Inspector Skarma Angchok.
The exhibition showcased a vibrant variety of fruits and flowers, alongside horticultural tools and...
Kargil, August 01, w025 – In a historic milestone for Ladakh’s horticulture sector, the Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jafar Akhoon, today flagged off the first major air shipment of fresh apricots to Mumbai.
The shipment, organized by Halman Apricot, comprises over 10 tons of premium-quality fresh apricots, carefully sourced from the picturesque villages of Batalik, Gargardo, Chulichan, Gongma Kargil, Baroo, and Gongma Minji. This initiative marks a si...
Fruit growers showcase 377 fruit varieties; highlight region’s rich horticultural diversity
Kargil, Sept 25, 2024: Horticulture Department Kargil concluded its annual exhibition 2024-2025 at Batalik village today, where fruit growers showcased 377 varieties of fruits highlighting the region’s rich horticultural diversity.
During the event, Director Horticulture Ladakh, Tsewang Phunchok along with other officials inspected different fruit varieties displayed by local growers at the exhi...
Kargil April 05, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Khan today chaired a meeting with Director DIHAR, DRDO, Leh Dr OP Chaurasia and officials of other concerned departments regarding the development of agriculture and allied sectors in Kargil district.
Executive Councilor Agriculture, LAHDC, Kargil, Mohsin Ali, Executive Councilor for Animal and Sheep Husbandry, LAHDC, Kargil, Agha Syed Mehdi Fazli,...
Leh, March 16: The Administrative Secretary, Horticulture and Agriculture Department, Ravinder Kumar chaired a meeting to discuss the export of apples and apricots from Ladakh at the Civil Secretariat, Leh today.
In the meeting, Secretary Ravinder Kumar noted that the export of Ladakh’s apples and apricots is a milestone for the region’s economy, as it provides a new source of income for local farmers and entrepreneurs.
Secretary Kumar stated that the administration has invested in inf...
Leh, December 7: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Administrative Secretary, Horticulture Department, Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar to discuss the status of Sea-buckthorn in UT Ladakh and its allied concerns in his office chamber at the Civil Secretariat today.
At the outset of the meeting, Administrative Secretary, Horticulture, Ravinder Kumar gave an insight into the prevailing scenario of the cultivation of Sea-buckthorn in Ladakh. He discussed the prospects of Sea-buckthorn ad...
